The introduction of Google Scholar in November 2004 was accompanied by fanfare, skepticism, and numerous questions about the scope and coverage of this database. Nearly one year after its inception, many of these questions remain unanswered. This study compares the contents of 47 different databases with that of Google Scholar. Included in this investigation are tests for Google Scholar publication date and publication language bias, as well as a study of upload frequency. Tests show Google Scholar's current strengths to be coverage of science and medical databases, open access databases, and single publisher databases. Current weaknesses include lack of coverage of social science and humanities databases and an English language bias.
Football -- Washington (State) -- Pullman -- Computer network resources.
Library outreach programs -- Washington (State) -- Pullman.
College athletes -- Washington (State) -- Pullman -- Information services.
Abstract:
This article summarizes the approaches taken by the Washington State University Libraries in an ongoing partnership with the WSU Athletics Department. Library instruction and liaison relationships, the libraries' presence at game day events, the involvement of the libraries' development director, and a multi-part advertising campaign tied to the football season have all brought positive outcomes. Results have included an increased library presence for student athletes, as well as an increase in awareness and "friend-raising" development activities in the larger campus and alumni community.
Online library catalogs -- Pennsylvania -- State College -- Use studies.
Library orientation -- Pennsylvania -- State College.
Pennsylvania State University. Library.
Abstract:
A usability study was undertaken at Penn State University to explore how students search the library's online catalog after they have received library instruction. In 2004, eight first-year students received library instruction and were subsequently recruited for the study. Participants were recorded using the online catalog, and a think-aloud protocol was employed to capture students' thoughts. Results were compared with nine first-year students observed in 2002, using the same methodology. Analysis of both groups revealed subtle differences in how they utilized the online catalog. Although these differences cannot be definitively attributed to library instruction, the evidence suggests that instruction can have a positive effect on user search behaviors. The article recommends strategies for increasing the impact of library instruction.
Information literacy -- Study and teaching (Higher) -- Utah -- Logan.
English language -- Rhetoric -- Study and teaching (Higher) -- Utah -- Logan.
Utah State University -- Curriculum.
Abstract:
This article details the process of implementing a sequenced information literacy program for two core English composition courses at Utah State University. Anextensive needs assessment guided the project, leading to a curriculum design process with the goal of building a foundation for deeper critical thinking skills. The curriculum development and implementation process highlights several of the advantages of using the course-integrated model of instruction to develop a more comprehensive information literacy program.
Communication in library administration -- United States.
California State University, Fullerton. University Library -- Administration.
Abstract:
This article describes a case study relating to an internal communication audit conducted in a large academic library that assessed existing information channels during a period of organizational change in order to recommend improvements. A communications task force developed and administered a survey instrument and then analyzed data and reported results and recommendations. The task force also suggested methods for implementation and continuing assessment. A questionnaire collected quantitative communication procedural and behavioral data, as well as qualitative commentary on satisfaction with existing information and decision-making structures. Focus groups identified recommendations and strategies to enrich and clarify organizational communication and monitor progress toward implementation of recommendations.
Collection development (Libraries) -- United States.
Abstract:
How are academic libraries organizing themselves in order to engage in the content selection and digitization of local collections? Are libraries creating new positions or units, assigning responsibilities to existing departments, setting up cross-functional collaboration among existing departments, or using a combination of these strategies? Who holds responsibility for the various activities related to digitization? The authors surveyed the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) and the Greater Western Library Alliance (GWLA) to answer these questions.
Academic libraries -- United States -- Use studies.
Research libraries -- United States -- Use studies.
Abstract:
The LibQUAL+TM protocol solicits open-ended comments from users with regard to library service quality, gathers data on 22 core items, and, at the option of individual libraries, also garners ratings on five items drawn from a pool of more than 100 choices selected by libraries. In this article, the relationship of scores on these locally selected LibQUAL+TM augmentation items with LibQUAL+TM scores are examined for the first time. The results provide some guidance regarding which augmentation items do and do not add different information than the 22 core LibQUAL+TM items with respect to users' library service quality perceptions. These results may be helpful to future LibQUAL+TM users in selecting augmentation items because the results quantify the degrees of overlap of information from these items with the LibQUAL+TM core items. The findings also suggest that LibQUAL+TM scores are reasonably psychometrically valid.
Adams, Helen R., 1943- Privacy in the 21st century: issues for public, school, and academic libraries.
Library surveillance -- United States.
Ward, Dane.
Relationships Between Teaching Librarians and Teaching Faculty, and: Libraries within Their Institutions: Creative Collaborations (review) [Access article in HTML][Access article in PDF] Subject Headings:
Kraat, Susan B., ed. Relationships between teaching faculty and teaching librarians.
Miller, William, 1947-, ed. Libraries within their institutions: creative collaborations.
Pellen, Rita M., ed.
Information literacy -- Study and teaching (Higher)
Fisher, Karen E., 1966-, ed. Theories of information behavior.
Erdelez, Sanda, 1960-, ed.
McKechnie, Lynne, ed.
Information behavior.
Fister, Barbara.
Understanding and Communicating Social Informatics: A Framework for Studying and Teaching the Human Contexts of Information and Communication Technologies (review) [Access article in HTML][Access article in PDF] Subject Headings:
Kling, Rob. Understanding and communicating social informatics: a framework for studying and teaching the human contexts of information and communication technologies.
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